Revamping your home’s interior is well worth the investment. Not only will you find more joy and comfort in your home, but you will also be more encouraged to invite guests over and use your space more.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of relaxation and pride that comes from returning to a beautifully revamped home after a long day at work.
Revamping your décor has many benefits, so here are some simple updates to maximise your interior.
Add indoor plants
Bringing nature into your home is a great way to make the space feel fresher and more inviting. If you’ve visited a friend’s home and instantly felt relaxed, it may be because they have plants and flowers dotted around the home. Not only are houseplants and fresh flowers ideal for making your home smell great, but they bring a touch of nature and life to your home.
Plants work well in any interior. Greenery can add much needed colour to an all-white, minimalist home. You could add real plants or these faux floor plants to upgrade your interior with a touch of nature.
Create a feature wall
If you don’t want to paint your entire home, you can quickly upgrade any space by adding a feature wall.
Feature walls are ideal if you don’t necessarily want to be surrounded by colour but want to add some interest. If you want to keep your home neutral but add a focal point, a feature wall is great at doing.
You can apply paper or fresh paint to change one particular wall. Although it’s a simple and basic update, you’ll gain amazing results.
Repaint
Speaking of painting, if you have the time and desire, you could repaint your entire home. Whether you want to repaint the walls or the furniture, repainting is a brilliant technique for refreshing your home.
Even if you choose to paint using the same or similar colours, it will transform your home and give it an uplift.
Install new lighting
The lighting you choose for your home can completely alter the mood of your interior. For instance, if you like a relaxed vibe in your lounge, choose table or standard lamps with warm, Edison filament bulbs. You’ll want completely different lighting in your kitchen and other work areas of your home, so opt for overhead and under-counter task lighting with bright LED bulbs that mimic daylight.
Installing different bulbs can help you achieve the different atmospheres that you desire. Also consider investing in new lampshades, as these will make a huge difference to a space. A new glass or crystal chandelier can be a small yet grand feature for your interior. It can transform a basic bedroom or living room into a luxury space.
Update the doors and windows
If your home’s doors and windows don’t maximise your interior design, update them. If you paint the walls, add new furniture, and change the layout yet keep the same doors, the space won’t feel finished.
Your old doors may not align with the interior look you’re seeking. However, you don’t necessarily need to invest in new ones. Stripping down, sanding and repainting the existing doors will give them an entirely new look.
Meanwhile, updating the windows may be necessary if they’re old and ill-fitting. If they’re single-glazed or damaged, they could be making your home cold due to draughts and poor insulation. When this happens, you’ll probably be overpaying on your energy bill. Investing in new or updated windows and doors will save you money in the long run and also upgrade your home’s appearance. If you want to get some new windows fitted, Andrews Glass can help you with that, with glass cutting services also available if you need a bespoke service.
Add more art
A great design tip to upgrade your home’s potential is to consider adding more art. Blank walls and boring spaces can be instantly transformed by adding a picture or two.
If you aren’t into art, you could find pieces that align with your colour scheme. The art doesn’t necessarily need to speak to you personally, it’s adding a layer of interest that’s important. It needs to work in harmony with the other décor, of course, but if it does so, it can instantly make a room feel more homely.
Personal touches
Nothing is more unique than personal touches. You could hang artworks that your children have created, family and holiday photos or homemade decorations.
These simple, one-of-a-kind touches can transform your home and make it feel more personal. They also make great conversation starters when you host guests.
Your home won’t replicate anyone else’s when you feature personal touches.
Install lighter window coverings
If you aren’t getting as much light into your home as desired, your interior will benefit from new, lighter window coverings.
Blocking the natural light with dark blinds or heavy curtains doesn’t give your home the best look. When you install lighter-coloured window coverings, they let as much light pass through as possible.
If the natural lighting is still restricted, remove the window coverings altogether or hang a light, gauzy fabric. Of course, you may need them in your bedroom and bathroom for privacy and sleep. However, removing them from your living space may be best to achieve maximum light.
Use colour wisely
While you may love colour, don’t drown your home in it. If it works for you, that’s fine. However, your interior may feel overbearing when you add too much colour.
In most cases, it’s best to choose a colour scheme. Choose a palette that helps you feel relaxed and calm, as you don’t want to feel stressed or overstimulated while relaxing at home. Soft pastels, light neutrals and gentle greens are best associated with calmness.
When you choose a soft colour palette, it can help to create a timeless look and feel. Plus, it allows you to add flashes of vibrant décor elsewhere in the home without crowding your space.
Declutter
Decluttering isn’t necessarily a new feature like the other recommendations, but it will certainly update your home.
Too much clutter creates a stressful and chaotic environment. When everything is clear and organised, you’ll likely feel calmer at home and in mind. Decluttering is a fantastic way to organise your home and get it in tip-top condition. If you find your home difficult to manage, with chores overwhelming your to-do list, you may find things much easier when you have less stuff.
The best way to declutter is to start with one room and one cupboard at a time. You don’t need to completely declutter in a single day. Spreading it over several days or weeks may encourage you to get rid of more. When you start small and slowly work your way around your home, the task will feel a lot less strenuous and overwhelming, and it should encourage you to push through until you reach that final room, cupboard or shelf.
Don’t panic about getting rid of your stuff. You can pass it on to its new good home – a friend or a charity shop.
More mirrors
Mirrors are a great feature to enhance the brightness throughout your home. They reflect and bounce light around your spaces, helping rooms feel airer and lighter. Plus, they make great statement pieces if you want to add more quirk to your interior.
Adding mirrors to every room and mirrored objects throughout your home is a simple yet effective way to upgrade your home.
Dress your windowsills
Many homeowners forget to dress their windowsills. Even if you’re a minimalist, dressing your windowsills can upgrade the look of your interior.
If you want a luxury interior, add decorative items to the windowsills to add more personality. We don’t recommend using them as storage, as this will make the home look and feel cluttered.
When you add interior accessories to your windowsills, they’ll feel more refined and well-kept. If you want to add personality and fun to your interior, the windowsills are a great place to add books, candles or houseplants.
Update your soft furnishings
If your soft furnishings are looking a little tired and worn, you may want to consider updating them. Bed linen, towels, cushions and throws can benefit from updates every so often. You don’t need to spend a fortune on these pieces, and they’re quick to upgrade, giving you all the more reason to update them.
If you add new bedding, refresh the cushions and install new lighter curtains, you could quickly transform the entire look of your bedroom. Softer and fresher soft furnishings are an easy way to revamp your home without spending much time or money.
Work on tired-looking furniture
Old-looking furniture needs to be renovated if you want to maintain an impressive interior. While old yet beautiful furnishings add personality, worn pieces do not.
You don’t necessarily need to buy new furniture. Instead, you can revamp and upcycle your existing pieces.
For example, you may have an old dresser that hasn’t had any love for decades. If so, you could revamp it by sanding, painting and installing new hardware. You’d be surprised at the difference a quick furniture update can make.
Update the hardware
Speaking of hardware, it’s a simple update you can do to elevate your interior.
Installing new door handles, cupboard handles and fixings can transform the look of your space. Along with a furniture update and a paint refresh, you could be on your way to achieving a much improved home with a few quick and simple updates.